About TonyThailand

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Krung Thep, Thailand

Citizen Of:

Australia

Past Expat Posts:

Singapore

Australia

About TonyThailand

I have lived and worked in South East Asia since 1985, first for an Australian International company and then for an American Multinational corporation. South East Asia is a wonderful culturally diverse area that will keep me enthralled till the day I die.

My Website:

http://http://www.orientations.com

Advice for New Expats

Talk to people who have lived there, compare responses. Keep an open mind. Prepare for an enjoyable challenge.

I would love to live in...

Where I am now

HR/Relo
Professional:

Provider of Expat-Related Services & Products

Favorite Cuisine:

Italian

Favorite Book:

The God Delusion

Some Forum Posts:

Thailand: BIS School in Phuket:

Wow difficult one. Wiat, what if you sent an email to the school?

Thailand: Visa regulations for working in Thailand:

Hi Vonroberts You are right, visa and work permit regulations in Thailand are complicated and a through understanding is needed in order to navigate the maze. If you both intend to obtain a work permit then you will both need to arrive on a Non - immigrant 'B' visa. Remember that visa and work permit are separate things, controlled by separate government departments, so a clear understanding of each is required. There are also very specific requirements regarding the structure of a company that will employ an expat. These requirements dictate the amount of paid up capital, the number of Thai employees per expat, etc. I strongly recommend that you use a company that specialises in this field as there are many traps for new players. Please have a look at www.orientations.asia and contact me in Thailand if you would like our help. Regards, Tony

Thailand: Probate help in Thailand:

Hi Gina If you are still looking may I suggest that you contact Tilleke & Gibbins. Some information on them here http://www.hg.org/attorney/Tilleke-and-Gibbins-International-Ltd-/12397 and here http://www.tillekeandgibbins.com/ They are a reputable company.

Thailand: Looking for a job in bangkok:

Just a word of advice, if you are going to teach you will need to have formal teaching qualifications. Cheers

Thailand: health cover:

Hi Napper Take a look here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bupa-t27656.html There is a fairly extensive discussion on health matters

Thailand: Important: Potential changes in work permit regulations:

Orientations Thailand can give you the best advice regarding work permits and immigration for Thailand and many other countries. We can be contacted at www.orientations.com

Thailand: Drinking Water Services:

Take a look here. http://www.sprinkle-th.com/en/ You can order on line if you want.

Thailand: Advice on KIS, ISB and other good schools in BKK please:

Hi Notyou My company is involved in helping expats settle in to Bangkok and I have heard good things about KIS. They are an IB school and are not so big as to be impersonal but are big enough to be able to offer all the facilities needed. KIS is close to the French school and is not as far out of the city as many of the other schools.

Thailand: Need vet in Bangkok - URGENTLY:

Hi Sally Bangkok is a big place so without knowing where you are it is difficult to make a suggestion. Perhaps you could contact http://www.scadbangkok.org/aboutus/contactus.php This was formerly called Soi Dog Rescue and I imagine that they would be able to advise you.

Thailand: Good Schools in pattaya:

Hi By definition an International School is one where the language of instruction is not Thai, so I guess that you mean you are looking for a more affordable International School rather than a Thai school. A lot depends on the age of your kids and their ethnicity. Some Caucasian kids may find it difficult to adapt to a school where the majority of students are Thai. There may also be language issues as many of the less costly schools will have a greater number of Thai teachers and even though the language if instruction is English it may be mixed with a fair amount of Thai. If you have not already done so, take a look at http://www.smilinginthailand.com/pattaya/education/thai-secondary-high-schools.htm which has some information regarding the schools that you mentioned. If you need some help with this out side of the forum my company, Orientations, can help. Good luck.

Date Joined:

8/21/2008

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